Abstract:A well-established segment of economic literature argues for an efficient allocation of resources to overcome poor growth performance, poverty, and inequality. However, the resource allocation response towards these economic issues varies across countries. Based on their respective socio-economic and political fabric, countries set priorities and accordingly allocate the available resources towards different sectors of the economy. The sectoral allocation of the available resource pie has repercussions for var… Show more
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